Area Sales Manager Material Handling Equipment | Forklifts & Warehouse Trucks
Salary & Benefits: Competitive base salary + commission | Company car | Fuel card | Pension | Company sick pay
Sector: Material Handling Equipment (MHE) | Forklifts | Warehouse Trucks

We are seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to join a leading material handling solutions provider, specialising in forklifts and warehouse trucks. This is a high-profile, B2B sales role offering a competitive salary, commission, and career progression within a market-leading organisation.

You will be responsible for selling and promoting the full product range of material handling equipment across your local sales territory while delivering exceptional customer service to a diverse range of industries.

• Relationship Management: Build and nurture long-term relationships with existing customers, understanding their current and future equipment requirements

• New Business Development: Identify and develop target accounts, converting prospects into loyal customers

• Site Surveys & Specification: Conduct detailed site visits to assess requirements and recommend the most suitable equipment solutions

• Proposal & Presentation: Prepare comprehensive proposals and present solutions professionally to decision-makers

• Sales Administration: Manage all aspects of truck order administration and maintain accurate records within the CRM system

• Customer Service: Ensure a high standard of service and support throughout the sales process

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, commercially aware sales professional with a strong track record in field-based B2B sales, ideally within material handling, industrial equipment, or capital goods sectors.

Key skills and experience include:

• Proven success in sales of forklifts, warehouse trucks, or MHE solutions

• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of business priorities

• Professional communication and presentation skills with attention to detail

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build compelling business cases

• Effective planning, organisation, and territory management

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Full UK driving licence

• Competitive base salary and attractive commission structure

• Company car and fuel card

• Company pension and sick pay

• Industry-leading technical and product training

• Opportunities for career progression and professional development

• A supportive, safety-conscious, and people-focused working environment where team members are valued and empowered

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading material handling provider with a culture of continuous improvement, service excellence, and career development. You will be supported with technical training, sales tools, and a collaborative environment to enable you to deliver exceptional results and progress your career.

We are looking for high-calibre Area Sales Managers with experience in MHE, capital equipment, or similar B2B sales environments. If you have a strong commercial mindset, proven field sales track record, and ambition to succeed, apply today to join a leading organisation where performance, growth, and professional development are rewarded.

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